Monday, September 29, 2008

What spinning?

One last word about ravelry login, and than I'll shut up. Of course I do know about the "remember me", and I've checked it, but it only remembers my user name, I still have to type in the password. It's the same with blogger, and hotmail, remember the username, type in the password. Anyhow, it's no big deal. :o)

9 x 50-70yds. of superwash merino yarn, Fall Color Collection.

Ever since I announced that I wanted to spin for a specific project (mittens), I've NOT touched my spinning wheel. Every day I feel guilty, when I pass by it, but find excuses why I don't get on with it. I've decided to forget about spinning for a specific project. I want it to be fun, and I'd rather spin with joy, and find something to do with the yarn later, than not spin at all.

colorway "Phoenix"

That's why I shopped for new fiber to get me motivated again. The above picture of mini skeins, as well as both braided roving where purchased at Sunshine Yarns .

colorway "Chocolate and Cherries"

I do have to admit, that "Phoenix" is almost too much, even for me. We'll see how this will turn out. I do LOVE the "Chocolate and Cherries" colorway.

I think I will use the mini skeins to knit the mittens I wanted to spin for.

Sam is enjoying himself in the back yard. He's doing not too bad under the circumstances. But the drug prednisone makes him do things, he normally doesn't do. This morning, after we were up and about, and we all had our breakfast, we found him in the hall upstairs, licking his chops. That meant one thing: he ate something! He's under no circumstances supposed to gain weight, it would put too much pressure on his front legs. Anyway, I knew at once, that he was in the bedroom, and helped himself to treats. I have an open box beside my bed, to give them treats, before bedtime. He never stole from it before, but I found it half empty, even though I refilled it just last night. Must be horrible to feel hungry and thirsty all the time.

You'll have to watch him -- prednisone is a steroid, and steroids cause strong appetite. My cat, Nala, was on steroids once, and the vet warned me about the appetite and not letting her overeat. The poor baby -- the drugs made him steal! lol! :)

Those mini skeins must be from KP? What are you going to do with them? I love the roving. Looking at it makes me want to start spinning too :) I can see the orange one make a toasty pair of mittens. Just looking at them would warm up my hands. I hope Sam is feeling ok and doesn't get himself into too much more trouble.

It's funny how humans and animals have the same side effects of prednisone. My friend, one of her boxers and I have all taken it and had the same response. That is kind of funny to catch him being naughty though. :-) I like the roving you picked!

I may be able to help you with your password remembering; In your browser, go to Tools - Options - Security, then tick for "remember my passwords". At least that's how it works in Firefox, and I expect that IE has something similar.

Chuck chalks up Gracee's constant licking to Prednisone, which she has been on, every other day, since she came to us at six months. My friend says it makes their tongue itchy and they lick to scratch it. Also makes them ravenous.

Poor Sam. My little dog, Bunny, has to take medicine to prevent seizures. It makes her want to eat all the time, and it even makes her eat inappropriate things. (Think wallets, dvds, extension cords...) So I feel your pain. I am wishing the best for him.

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I live in Canada now, but I'm originally from Austria.
My White Shepherd Happy, and Denny the mutt, are my constant companions. Maggie is my sons dog, but she's with me most of the day. I have two grown kids too ;o) by the way.